In the Bible, "heart hardening" refers to the process by which an individual's heart becomes resistant to God's will and purposes, often resulting in spiritual rebellion and disobedience. This concept is evident in Exodus 8:15, where Pharaoh's heart is hardened, leading him to refuse God's command to let the Israelites go, and also in Romans 9:18, where God is said to harden the hearts of those who refuse to obey Him. The hardening of one's heart can also be a self-inflicted condition, as warned in Hebrews 3:8, where believers are cautioned against hardening their hearts against God's voice, and instead, are encouraged to remain receptive to His guidance and instruction, as promised in Psalms 119:32. Through the concept of heart hardening, the Bible emphasizes the importance of maintaining a humble and receptive heart towards God's will and purposes.
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